Chambray Gets a Colorful Makeover

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Things are looking brighter for chambray. While versions of the light blue cotton fabric have been on our radar since the S/S '11 shows, colored varieties of the trendy textile are sprouting up faster than spring flowers. From pink chambray slacks to yellow chambray jackets, designers have come up with some great vibrant pieces you can shop for summer now.

Soft, comfortable and now colorful, the lightweight material is perfect for the warmer seasons. Often used on more structured designs like trousers and pleated shorts, chambray is office appropriate, yet breathable enough for warm garden parties. The individual pieces are versatile—you can throw a chambray button-up over a bikini on your weekend beach getaways or tuck it in to a pair of slacks for meetings. The bright colors will give you that extra pop. Colored chambray also pairs well with denim and a cold cocktail with some sort of muddled fruit like raspberry in the bottom of it. Here are some colorful chambray options to consider sprinkling into your summer wardrobe.

The Madewell City Slouch chambray trousers in pink oyster, pair vintage menswear details with a modern slouchy fit. The faded pink color is a favorite. {Madewell}

These high waisted shorts from Boyfriend/Girlfriend are bleached chambray, which comes out looking lilac. Lovely. {Shopbop}

Chambray is one of J.Crews "favorite fabrics this season." Their Chambray dress in sweet orchid (Think pink!) features a cinched-waist, tie on one shoulder and racer back. {J.Crew}

In their third season collaborating with Levi's, Opening Ceremony used lots of colorful chambray for the collection. The yellow chambray cropped jacket with short sleeves, could be warn over various outfits all summer long. {Opening Ceremony}

The MHL by Margaret Howell chambray shirt in red is your classic chambray button up with capped sleeves in a beautiful color. {Creatures of Comfort}

Colored chambray has even shown up on shoes. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars Slim Slips in croissant are a good option for more causal days. {Zappos}

Marc Jacobs had the right idea by taking lots of colored chambray and paneling it together on the Marc By Marc Jacobs "chambray" striped dress. {Bloomingdales}

Banana Republic carries your classic chambray button up in pink. The long sleeves have button tabs for warmer days when you want to roll it up. {Banana Republic}